You do not need a cable login to use ESPN.
The single biggest problem with sites like 4stream.gg is that they get killed mid-game. Reddit and Discord offer a more sustainable, free alternative. 4streamgg alternative free
How Reddit works now: Reddit officially banned "pirate" subreddits (like r/soccerstreams) in 2019. However, the community moved to specific game threads. You do not need a cable login to use ESPN
The Discord Strategy: Most modern streamers have moved to private Discord servers. You can find a link to a "Sports Streaming" Discord server via a simple Twitter search for the game you want. Inside these Discords, bots host video feeds with zero ads and 1080p quality. The Discord Strategy: Most modern streamers have moved
These sites are official and free. They won't have every game, but they have a lot.